SMRT 115 - Friday, Dec. 30th

Good morning everyone!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! It's almost 2017. What are you resolutions?

Here is today's plans:

• Speeches
•  My New Year's Resolution

• Discussion:
• What did you watch or read last night?
• Please explain what it was about.

• What's going on in Vancouver?

HOMEWORK:

• Have a happy New Year!

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Friday, Dec. 30th

Good morning folks,

What's up, everyone? Can you believe 2016 is almost over? Where has the time gone? So, how did the year go for you? Was it pretty good or a bust? Well, I hope next year brings some good times.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is 2017. What are your goals for the new year? What is one of you New Year's resolutions?

• Weekly Slang 

• Pronouncing Vowels 

• The American "T" 
• Practice Speaking 
• Reading 

SMRT 115 - Thursday, Dec. 29th

Hey class,

How are you doing? Are you getting excited for New Year's Eve?

Let's look at our schedule for today:

• Discussion:
• What did you watch or read last night?
• Please explain what it was about.

• Listening - Understand English through Music
• House Party by Sam Hunt 

• Going out - Phrases and Speaking

• Writing:

• Check the homework
• Writing a Concluding Sentence Part 4

• My New Year's Resolution

HOMEWORK:

• Finish My New Year's Resolution

• Prepare for your speeches tomorrow

• Read for 20 minutes
• Watch a 5 minutes or longer video in English

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Thursday, Dec. 29th

Good morning everyone,

What going on? It's almost Friday. Are you counting down the seconds till it's here? To be honest, I can't wait for the weekend. I'm beat and sick as a dog right now. Is it okay if I just curl up at my desk for the rest of class?

• Discussion:
• The topic for today is your plans for New Year's Eve. What are you doing?

• Check the answer to:
• Context Practice #3

• Weekly Slang 

• Pronouncing Vowels 

• The American "T" 
• Practice Speaking 
• Reading 

SMRT 115 - Wednesday, Dec. 28th

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today? Did you read something last night? How about study the vocabulary a little bit?

Let's take a look at the schedule for today:

• Discussion:
• What did you watch or read last night?
• Please explain what it was about.

• Finish Going out - Vocabulary

• Going out - Phrases and Speaking

• Role Play Activity 

• Writing a good paragraph:
• Topic Sentence and Supporting Sentence Review

• Writing a Concluding Sentence 

HOMEWORK:

• Writing a Concluding Sentence Part 4

• Going out - Phrases and Speaking

• Watch a short video (like a news video) in English or
• Read a short article in English for 20 minutes. 
• Tomorrow, we will talk about it.

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Wednesday, Dec. 28th

Good morning everyone,

What's the word? Not many of you showed up yesterday. Were you wiped from too many holiday parties? Or did you need to take a personal day after all that Boxing Day madness?

• Discussion
• The topic for today is this week so far. How has it been treating you?

• Understanding Context - Sentences and Paragraphs
• Context Practice #3

• Weekly Slang 

• Pronouncing Vowels 

HOMEWORK:

• Bring an interesting word or phrase to class. 

SMRT 115 - Tuesday, Dec. 27th

Hello everyone,

It looks like we have a big class this week. Let's get to know each other and try our best!

Here is our schedule for today:

• Discussion:
• What did you do over the long weekend? Did you go to a party?
• Did you go shopping on Boxing Day? What did you buy?

• Vocabulary Building Game:
• Free rice

• Going out - Vocabulary

HOMEWORK:

• Watch a short video (like a news video) in English or
• Read a short article in English for 20 minutes. 
• Tomorrow, we will talk about it.

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Tuesday, Dec. 27th

Good morning everyone,

What going on? I hope you had a blast over the holidays. Did you exchange presents with a special someone? Did you brave the weather and the crowds yesterday for some killer deals? Well, I'm glad you could make it today at least.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is about the last couple of days. How was your Xmas and Boxing days? Did you celebrate a bunch and shop a lot?

• Understanding Context - Sentences and Paragraphs
• Context Practice #3

• Weekly Slang 

HOMEWORK:

• Bring an interesting word or phrase to class. 

SMRT 115 - Friday, Dec. 23rd

Happy holidays!

How is everyone today? Are you excited for the weekend and the holidays? Are you excited about the speech?

• Discussion - What did you watch/read?

• Speeches 
• Prepare
• Speak!

• Revising - The last step of writing 

HOMEWORK:

• Be safe and have fun!

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Friday, Dec. 23

Good morning everyone,

How's it going? And happy holidays everyone! Xmas is just a couple days away. I hope everyone one of you are full of holiday cheer and get to spend it with your main squeeze.

• The topic for today is Christmas! What are up to this weekend? What do you think Canadians usually do?

• Weekly Slang 

• Context Exercise Homework #2

• Understanding Context - Sentences and Paragraphs
• Context Practice #3

SMRT 115 - Thursday, Dec. 22nd

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today? Are you ready for the long weekend? Well, it's just around the corner and we have some fun stuff planned for today.

Let's take a look:

• Discussion - What did you watch/read?

• Reading - What is Boxing Day?

• Writing - What is a paragraph?  Supporting Sentences 

• Writing Activity - My Favorite Holiday or Tradition

HOMEWORK:

• Speeches tomorrow about Writing Activity - My Favorite Holiday or Tradition

• Watch a short video (like a news video) in English or
• Read a short article in English for 20 minutes. 
• Tomorrow, we will talk about it.

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Thursday, Dec. 22nd

Hey you guys,

How's your morning going? I'm just going. I still feel like garbage, but I'm not going to let that keep me down. I have to start my Christmas shopping! I hope it's not too crazy today.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is holiday shopping. Have you gone out shopping yet? Are you doing Boxing Day?

• Weekly Slang 

• Check Context Homework Assignment 

• Understanding Context - Parts of Speech and Grammar Cues
• Context Exercise

• Understanding Context - Sentences and Paragraphs

HOMEWORK:

• Please bring an idiom or slang to class this week. 
• Context Exercise Homework #2

SMRT 115 - Wednesday, Dec. 21st

Hello everyone,

How are you? Did you read or watch something? Let's talk about it.

• Discussion - What did you watch/read?

• Shopping - Phrases

• Writing - What is a paragraph? Topic Sentences and Supporting Sentences 

• Listening - Mickey's Christmas Carol 

HOMEWORK:

• Watch a short video (like a news video) in English or
• Read a short article in English for 20 minutes. 
• Tomorrow, we will talk about it.

ELEC 115 AS&I - Wednesday, Dec. 21

Good morning everyone,

How's it going? I've been better. I'm feeling a little under the weather today. How are you guys feeling? Are you stoked for holidays coming up?

• Discussion 
• The topic for today is the upcoming long weekend. How is it shaping up?

• Unit 12 Quiz  - check the answers for part 3

• Weekly Slang 

• Understanding Context - Parts of Speech and Grammar Cues
• Context Exercise

HOMEWORK:

• Please bring an idiom or slang to class this week. 

• Context Homework Assignment 

SMRT 115 - Tuesday, Dec. 20th

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today? Were you able to do your homework?

Let's take a look at our schedule for today:

• Discussion - What did you watch/read?

• Check Proofreading Practice

• Speaking - Shopping Questions

• Shopping - Vocabulary 

• Shopping - Phrases
• Role-play Activity  

HOMEWORK:

• Watch a short video (like a news video) in English or
• Read a short article in English for 20 minutes. 
• Tomorrow, we will talk about it.

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Tuesday, Dec. 20th

Good morning everyone,

How are all of you doing? Warmer than yesterday? I see a lot of you didn't make it to class yesterday. Couldn't pull yourself out of bed? Well, I'm glad you could come today.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is cold, wet days. What do you prefer to do on days like yesterday?

• Speaking 12-1: Vocabulary Discussion 

• Unit 12 Quiz  - finish up and check the answers

• Weekly Slang 

• Xmas Vocabulary 

HOMEWORK:

• Please bring an idiom or slang to class this week. 

SMRT 115 - Monday, Dec. 19th

Hello everyone!

How are you doing? Did you have a good weekend? How was the test on Friday?

Let's take a look at today's schedule:

• Questions about the Exam

• Speaking Practice - Wish and Hope

• Unit 12 Quiz 

• Listening 
• With a little help from my friends
• Music Video

• Writing 
• Writing 12-1 Proofreading
• Proofreading Practice

HOMEWORK:

• Proofreading Practice

• Watch a short video (like a news video) in English or
• Read a short article in English for 20 minutes. 
• Tomorrow, we will talk about it

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Monday, Dec. 19th

Good morning peeps,

I'm back! How has the last few days been? It's pretty sloppy out there. It looks like we're getting a bunch of rain this week. Man, I was hoping for a white Christmas.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is the weather. It's pretty nasty out there today. What's the worst weather you've experienced?

• Unit 12 Vocabulary - Review

• Speaking 12-1: Vocabulary Discussion 

HOMEWORK:

• Unit 12 Quiz 

SMRT 115 - Thursday, Dec 15th

Hello everyone,

I hope you have been studying for the test. Do you have any questions?

Here is our schedule for today:

• Listening - Homework If I had $1000000...

• Grammar 12-2: The Second Condition
• Grammar 11-2: Exercise 

• Listening 11-2: What do you wish for?
• Exercise #1
• Transcript 

• Speaking What would you do?

• Grammar 12-3: Wish and Hope 
• Exercise for Hope and Wish 
• ANSWERS

HOMEWORK:

• Finish your speaking test

SMRT 115 - Wednesday, Dec. 14th

Hey class,

How's it going? Are you enjoying all this sun? Please share your homework with me now, so I can check your sentences.

Let's take a look at the schedule for today:

• Check the homework
• 1st conditional - Picture Practice 

• Speaking 12-3: What do you do?

• Grammar 12-1: Conditionals 
• Grammar Exercise 

• Use of English 12-1: Warnings

• Grammar 12-2: The Second Condition

• Grammar 11-2: Exercise 

HOMEWORK:

• Record the speaking test - DUE THURSDAY 

• If I had $1000000...

SMRT - Tuesday, Dec. 13th

Hey everyone,

How are you doing today? I hope you are well. If I give you a lot of homework tonight, will you be happy?

Let's take a look at the schedule for today:

• Unit 12 Vocabulary 

• Speaking 12-2: Vocabulary Discussion 

• Finish Vocabulary Practice - Missing sentences

• Listening 12-1: Safe Streets 
• Listening 12-1 Questions

• Grammar 12-1: Conditionals 
• Grammar Exercise 

• Speaking 12-3: What do you do?

HOMEWORK:

• 1st conditional - Picture Practice 

SMRT 115 - Monday, Dec. 12th

Hi everyone,

How are you doing today? Did you have a good weekend? Did you stay warm?

Let's look at our schedule for today:

• Reading 11-1 - Should I live alone?
• Reading Questions

• Finish Grammar 11-3: Past Simple with the Present Perfect 
• Practice 11-3 Exercise 

• Unit 11 Quiz

• Unit 12 Vocabulary 

HOMEWORK:

• Study Unit 12 Vocabulary 
• Vocabulary Practice - Missing sentences

ELEC 125 Academic Writing - Monday, Dec. 12th

Good morning everyone,

Amber couldn't make it today, so I will be helping you out.

Let's take a look at the lesson for today:

• Proofreading, self editing and peer editing

SMRT 115 - Friday, Dec. 9th

Good morning everyone,

How are you feeling today? Are you enjoying the snow?

Let's take a look at our schedule for today:

• Speeches!
• Writing: Where have you been to?

• More Practice with Grammar 11-2: Present Perfect with Duration
• Grammar Exercise 11-2

• Grammar 11-3 - Finished Time or Unfinished Time

• Reading 11-1 - Should I live alone?

HOMEWORK:

• Reading Questions

SMRT 115 - Thursday, Dec. 8th

Hello everyone,

How is everyone? I hope you are doing well. Let's take a look at the schedule:

• Have you ever?

• Check Grammar Exercise 11-1: Part 5

• What happened? - Pictures 

• Grammar 11-1: Present Perfect Simple 
• Grammar Exercise  Part 3 & 4

• Irregular Verb Game

• Grammar 11-2: Present Perfect with Duration
• Grammar Exercise 11-2

• Speaking 11-4: How long have you?

• Reading 11-1: Work Experience 

HOMEWORK:

• Writing: Where have you been to?
• Speeches tomorrow

SMRT 115 - Wednesday, Nov. 7th

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today? It is very, very cold out there. Are you staying warm?

Here is our schedule for today:

• Speaking 11-2: Vocabulary Discussion 

• Check homework - Vocabulary Practice - Missing Words

• Check Present Perfect Intro Homework
• Irregular Verb Game

• Listening 11-1: Have you ever traveled abroad? 
• Exercise #1
• Exercise #2
• Exercise #3

• Grammar 11-1: Present Perfect Simple 
• Grammar Exercise 11-1

• Have you ever?

• Grammar 11-2: Present Perfect with Duration
• Grammar Exercise 11-2

HOMEWORK:

• Grammar Exercise 11-1: Part 5

SMRT 115 - Tuesday, Dec. 6th

Hello everyone,

How are you doing? What a beautiful day outside! It is a lot nicer today than yesterday, but it is colder too!

Here is our schedule for today:

• Unit 10 Quiz

• Speaking 11-1: Intro Discussion 

• Vocabulary 11-1: The List
• Vocabulary 11-2: The Practice

• Listening 11-1: Have you ever traveled abroad? 
• Exercise #1
• Exercise #2
• Exercise #3

• Grammar 11-1: Introduction to Present Perfect Simple 

HOMEWORK:

• Vocabulary Practice - Missing Words
• Present Perfect Intro Homework

SMRT 115 - Monday, Dec. 5th

Hello everyone,

I am glad you could make it to class. How were the buses and trains this morning?

Let's look at the schedule for today:

• Speaking - Part 5 Exercise 10-2

• Reading 10-1: Reviews 
• The Reading Activity

• Grammar 10-3: Making Comparisons #2
• Grammar 10-3 Exercise

• Unit 11 Quiz

• Speeches from last Friday

• Writing 10-1: LOL

HOMEWORK

• Study for the quiz
• Study Vocabulary Unit 11

SMRT - Friday, Dec. 2nd

Good morning everyone,

How are you doing everyone? Are you ready for your speeches? You will do great!

• Speeches 
• Writing - What is it like? 

• Grammar 10-2: Comparative and Superlative Adjectives 
• Grammar 10-2 Exercise 

• Reading 10-1: Reviews 

HOMEWORK:

• Finish Reading 10-1: Reviews 

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Friday, Dec. 2nd

Good morning folks,

How y'all feelin' today? It's a wet one out there today, and it looks like things are going to have a turn for the worst. Old man winter is coming, and we might get some snow flurries come Monday.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is the weekend. What are you up to this weekend?

• Speaking 10-2: Color Idiom Discussion

• Weekly Slang 

• Unit 10 Vocabulary 

HOMEWORK:

• Study Unit 10 Vocabulary 

SMRT 115 - Thursday, Dec. 1st

Hello class,

How are you doing today? Please share your homework with me now.

Here is our schedule for today:

• Share Writing Exercise - Descriptions 

• Grammar 10-1: Adverbs
• Grammar 10-1 Exercise part 4, 5 and 6

• Use of English 10-1: Making Descriptions 

• What do these pictures looks like?

• Grammar 10-2: Comparative and Superlative Adjectives 
• Grammar 10-2 Exercise 

• Speaking 10-4: Our Differences 

HOMEWORK:

• Writing - What is it like? 
• Speeches tomorrow!

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Thursday, Dec. 1st

Good morning all,

How ya doin'? Can you believe it is already December? It just blows my mind that 2016 is almost over. And what a year. I hope we get to end this year with a bang.

• Discussion 
• The topic for today is season. I really like December. The snow and the holidays are my favorite. When is your favorite time of the year?

• Weekly Idioms
• Color Idioms #1
• ANSWERS

• Speaking 10-2: Color Idiom Discussion

• Weekly Slang 

HOMEWORK:

• Please bring a slang word, idiom or phrase to class if you have not.

SMRT 115 - Wednesday, Nov. 30th

Hello everyone,

How are you doing? Did you finish up the homework? Please share it with me.

Here is our schedule for today:

• Speaking 10-2: Vocabulary Discussion

• Check the Vocabulary Missing Words Assignment

• Listening 10-1 Favorite Technology
• Exercise #1
• Exercise #2
• Transcript

• Grammar 10-1: Adjectives and Adverbs
• Grammar 10-1 Exercise 

• Use of English 10-1: Making Descriptions 

• What do these pictures looks like?

• Comparing Things 

HOMEWORK:

• Writing Exercise - Descriptions 

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Wednesday, Nov. 30th

Good morning peeps,

How ya been? I'm glad to see you guys could make it. For me, it was hard to drag myself out of bed. I just wanted to sleep in.

• Discussion 
• I have some questions for you today. Take a look at these:
• Speaking 9-1 - Vocabulary Questions

• Check the Take-home Quiz Unit 9 

• Weekly Slang 

• Weekly Idioms
• Color Idioms #1

HOMEWORK:

• Color Idioms #1

SMRT 115 - Tuesday, Nov. 29th

Hello everyone,

How are you today? We have many new students today. I hope you are all having a good day.

Here is our schedule:

• Let's get to know each other
• Introduce yourself
• What do you like to do?
• What is the most delicious food?

• Check Writing Exercise 9-1

• Vocabulary 10-1: The list

• Vocabulary Practice
• Listening 
• Missing Words Assignment

• Grammar 10-1: Adjectives and Adverbs
• Grammar Exercise 

HOMEWORK:

• Vocabulary Missing Words Assignment

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Tuesday, Nov. 29th

Good morning everyone,

How's it going? I see a lot of new faces today. Welcome to the class. I hope Canada has not been too shocking for you all. Let's get the ball rolling, shall we?

• Discussion
• The topic for today is traveling. What are some of your favorite places you have visited? 

• Review Unit 9 Vocabulary 
• Write a sentence for 
• used to
• be used to
• get used to

• 9-1 Use of English 
• Practice

• Speaking 9-1 - Vocabulary Questions

HOMEWORK :

• Take-home Quiz Unit 9 

SMRT 115 - Monday, Nov. 28th

Good morning everyone,

How are you doing? It is good to see everyone. Did you have a good time while I was away?

Let's take a look at our schedule for today:

• Grammar 9-3: Verb Patterns #2 - Review
• Grammar Exercise - Check the homework 

• Speaking 9-5 Verb Pattern Practice

• Questions about Unit 9

• Unit 9 Quiz

• Writing 9-1: Common Mistakes-Comma splices and run-on sentences

• Use of English 9-1: Invitations

HOMEWORK:

• Writing Exercise 9-1

• Study Unit 10 Vocabulary 

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Monday, Nov. 28th

Good morning everyone,

How's it going! It's been awhile. I had a blast while I was away. How about you? Did you go on a shopping spree over the weekend?

• Discussion
• The topic for today is about the holidays. December has a lot of holidays. What's your favorite holiday?

• Unit 9 Vocabulary 

• 9-1 Use of English 
• Practice

• Speaking 9-1 - Vocabulary Questions

HOMEWORK:

• Write a sentence for 
• used to
• be used to
• get used to

SMRT 115 - Test Day - Nov. 18th

GOOD LUCK

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Friday, Nov. 18th

Good morning everyone,

How're you feeling today? Are you shaking in your boots about the test? Lyme's not though, right? He's just kicking back today. Anyway, I wish everyone the best of luck today. You will do great!

• Discussion 
• Asking each other questions
• Making Sentences  - with idioms

• Weekly Slang 

• Unit 8 Vocabulary 
• Use of English Listening 8-1
• Use of English Exercise 

• Speaking 8-1: Vocab Discussion

SMRT 115 - Thursday, Nov. 17th

Hello everyone,

How are you today? Are you ready for tomorrow? Do you have any questions about the speaking test?

Here is our plan for today:

• What must/should be done!

• Review 8-1

• Listening 8-2

• Grammar 8-3: Have to/need to 
• Wants vs Needs
• Exercise

• Speaking 8-5 Discussion

HOMEWORK: 

• Finish the speaking test tonight!

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Thursday, Nov. 17th

Good morning folks,

How're doing today? Listening...our class is finally back to normal. No more squeaky aircon. Anyway, tomorrow is the big day. Are you ready to get it done and over with?

• Discussion
• The topic for today is tomorrow. Anything planned for after the test?

• Weekly Slang 

• Unit 8 Vocabulary 
• Use of English Listening 8-1
• Use of English Exercise 

HOMEWORK:

SMRT 115 - Wednesday, Nov. 16th

Hello everyone,

How are you doing? Do you have any questions about the speaking videos?

Let's see what we are doing today:

• Check the homework
• Modal Verbs and Vocabulary Practice

• Grammar 8-1: Modal Verbs 
• Grammar Exercise 

• Speaking 8-3: Role Play - Let's Act 

In the afternoon:

• Reading 8-1
• Exercise #2 Answering Questions 

• Grammar 8-2: Should and Must
• Exercise 8-2

• Speaking 8-4: Giving Advice

HOMEWORK:

• Finish your speaking test 
• Due on Thursday

• Finish Grammar Exercise 8-2

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Wednesday, Nov. 16

Good morning peeps,

How's things? Good? So, how is the test prep going? Studying hard? All of you look like you have good heads on our shoulders, so Friday should be a piece of cake.

• Discussion 
• The topic for today is studying. How do you get into the mood to study?

• Weekly Idioms: Numbers #1
• Questions and Answers
• Making Sentences 

• Weekly Slang 

• Unit 8 Vocabulary 

HOMEWORK:

• Making Sentences 

SMRT 115 - Tuesday, Nov. 15th

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today? I hope you are well. Please do not forget to share your homework with me.

Here is our schedule for today:

• Check Unit 7 Quiz

• Vocabulary 8-1: List
• Vocabulary 8-2: Practice
• Practice 

• Listening 8-1: First Day
• Exercise 1
• Exercise 2

• Grammar 8-1: Modal Verbs 
• Grammar Exercise 

• Speaking 8-3: Role Play - Let's Act 

HOMEWORK:

• Modal Verbs and Vocabulary Practice

• Reading 8-1 - Please read

• Speaking Test - Due Thursday

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Tuesday, Nov. 15th

Good morning everyone,

How's it going? Are you feeling the weather? Winter is in the air, so make sure to get ready. Speaking of getting ready, have you started preparing for Friday?

• Discussion
• The topic for today is nasty weather. What can we do to keep going through all this bad weather in Vancouver?

• Check Unit 7 Take Home Quiz

• Weekly Slang 

• Weekly Idioms: Numbers #1

HOMEWORK:

Finish Weekly Idioms: Numbers #1

SMRT 115 - Monday, Nov. 14th

Hello class,

How are you doing today? Did you have a good long weekend? We have a big test on Tuesday. Don't forget to study.

Here is our schedule for today:

• Speaking 7-4: Future Discussion 

• Writing 7-1: Complex Sentences
• Writing Exercise 7-1

• Grammar 7-3: Time Clauses 
• Grammar 7-3 Exercise

• Speaking 7-5 

• Unit 8 Vocabulary 

HOMEWORK:

• Time Clause and Complex Sentences
• Unit 7 Quiz 

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Monday, Nov. 14th

Good morning everyone,

How's it been? Did you recharge your batteries over the long weekend? We have another monthly exam coming up.  How do you feel about this one? Do you think you are going to ace it?

first come, first served

• Discussion 
• The topic for today is the long weekend. How did you spend your weekend?

• Unit 7 - Vocabulary 

• Use of English 7-1 - Listening 
• Use of English - Vocabulary Exercise 

• Speaking 7-1 - Vocabulary Discussion 

HOMEWORK:

• Unit 7 Take-home Quiz
• Weekly Slang 

SMRT 115 - Thursday, Nov 10th

Hello everyone,

I hope all of you are going well. Did you finish all of your homework? Please share it now.

Here is our plan for today:

• Check homework
• Grammar 7-1 Exercise Part 4
• 7-2 Grammar Exercise Part 1-3

• Grammar 7-2: Will
• Grammar Exercise Part 4&5

• Listening 7-1: I'll be there!

• Surprise Speeches 

• Grammar 7-3: Time Clauses 

HOMEWORK:

• Please read Grammar 7-3: Time Clauses 

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Thursday, Nov. 10th

Good morning,

What's up, everyone? Are you happy tomorrow is a day off? I think I need a break. This week has been too crazy. A little me time is just what the doctor ordered.

• Discussion
• Animal Idioms Discussion 

• Weekly Slang 

• Count on me - Video

HOMEWORK:

• Study Unit 7 Vocabulary for Monday

SMRT 115 - Wednesday, Nov. 9th

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today? Are you feeling good? I'm okay, I think....so sad

Anyway, here is our schedule for today:

• Vocabulary Game 
• Spelling game 

• Speaking 7-3: Future Plans

• Check Homework
• Future Tense Sentences 

• Grammar 7-1: The Future 
• Exercise
• Grammar 7-2: Will
• Grammar Exercise

• Listening 7-1: I'll be there!

HOMEWORK:

• Finish Grammar 7-1 Exercise Part 4
• Finish 7-2 Grammar Exercise Part 1-3

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Wednesday, Nov. 9th

Good morning everyone,

What's going on? Well, I'm speechless. I can't believe that Trump won, so I'm trying to find a silver lining on this cloud. Um....nothing is coming to mind.

• Discussion 
• The topic for today is another happy topic. Let's talk about friends!

• Weekly Idioms - Animals#2

• Weekly Slang 

• Count on me - Video

HOMEWORK:

• Please being a slang term or idiom to class tomorrow. 

SMRT 115 - Tuesday, Nov, 8th

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today? Are you surprised it's so warm out today? It looks like it will be warm for the next couple days.

Let's take a look at our schedule:

• Unit 6 Quiz

• Speaking 7-2: Vocabulary Discussion

• Vocabulary 7-1: List 
• Vocabulary 7-2: Practice 

• Speaking 7-3: Future Plans

• Grammar 7-1: The Future 
• Exercise

HOMEWORK:

• Future Tense Sentences 

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Tuesday, Nov. 8th

Good morning everyone,

What's happening? Today is making my heart race. Do you know why? Yea, it's the election in my home country. To be honest (TBH), I'm so sick of all this election stuff. I can't wait until it's over.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is about something happy. I don't want to think about the US election anymore so let's talk about something fun. Pets! What's your favorite pet?

• Check the Quiz
• Unit 6 Quiz 

• Count on me - Video

• Weekly Idioms - Animals#2

HOMEWORK:

• Please being a slang term or idiom to class tomorrow. 
• Weekly Idioms - Animals#2

SMRT 115 - Monday, Nov. 7th

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today? Did you have a good weekend?

Here is our schedule for today:

• Listening 6-2: Adopting a Pet
• Exercise #1
• Exercise #2

• Grammar 6-3: Every, All, Both
• Grammar 6-3 Exercise

• Speaking 6-5: Grammar Review

• Unit 6 Quiz 

• Writing 6-1: Compound Sentences 
• Compound Sentence Practice 

• Unit 7: Goals
• Vocabulary 7-1: List 

HOMEWORK:

• Compound Sentence Practice 
• Study the Vocabulary 7-1: List 

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Monday, Nov. 7th

Good morning everyone,

What's going on? I'm glad to see everyone fell back. It's nice to have brighter mornings. Anyway, are you ready to get the ball rolling? I hope you are all ready to hit the books this week. With no school on Friday, we have a lot on our plates.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is the weekend. How was it? What did you do over the weekend?

• Unit 6 Vocabulary 
• Use of English 6-1

• Speaking 6-1: Vocabulary Discussion 

• Unit 6 Quiz 

HOMEWORK:

• Please bring a word to class this week. 
• Unit 6 Quiz 

SMRT 115 - Friday, Nov. 4th

Good morning ladies and gentlemen,

How are you doing? Are you ready for our speech? I am looking forward to hearing a lot of great speeches.

• Speeches
• Endangered Animals 

• Check Homework
• Part 3 Article Practice Work
• Part 4 Grammar 6-2 Exercise

• Listening 6-2: Adopting a Pet
• Exercise #1
• Exercise #2

• Grammar 6-3: Every, All, Both

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Friday, Nov. 4th

Good morning everybody,

How're you feeling? Are you stoked its Friday? Well, we have a lot to do, so I am going straight to the point today. I'm not going to beat around the bush this morning. Nope, not going to waste any time today...

• Discussion 
• The topic for today is the weekend.
• Idioms Sentences - Ask your questions

• Weekly Slang 

• Unit 6 Vocabulary 
• Use of English 6-1

• Count on me - Video

SMRT 115: Thursday, Nov. 3rd

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today? How do you feel about articles? I hope they are not too crazy.

Let's take a look at what we are going to do today:

• Check Article Worksheet Parts 1-2
• Use Article Guide

• Review: Grammar 6-1: Articles 
• Part 3 Article Practice Work

• Listening 6-1: Farm Animals 
• Exercise #1
• Exercise #2

• Use of English 6-1: Making a Suggestion

• Grammar 6-2: Articles - Special Rules

• Vocabulary Practice 
• Dictation

HOMEWORK:

• Article Review
• Part 3 Article Practice Work
• Part 4 Grammar 6-2 Exercise

• Writing
• Endangered Animals 
• Speeches tomorrow!

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Thursday, Nov. 3rd

Good morning folks,

How's it going today? Are you ready for class? Boy, I'm really drawing a blank this morning for our morning introduction. Most of the time, I can think of some great idioms off the top of my head. I hope I can come up with a few.

• Share your homework
• The Idioms Sentences

• Discussion
• The topic for today is getting out of the house. Have you been out much since coming to Vancouver?

• Weekly Slang 

• Unit 6 Vocabulary 
• Use of English 6-1

• Count on me - Video

HOMEWORK:

• Bring a word to class if you haven't this week.

SMRT 115 - November 2nd

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today? It is so wet. Do you like the rain? I hope you are feeling good.

Let's see our schedule for today:

• Speaking 6-2: Vocabulary Discussion

• Check Vocabulary Missing words Assignment

• Reading 6-1: Endangered Animals
• Reading Questions

• Grammar 6-1: Articles 
• Article Guide
• Article Practice Work

HOMEWORK:

• Article Worksheet Parts 1-2
• Use Article Guide 

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Wednesday, Nov. 2nd

Good morning all,

Howzits? Everyone doing well on this wet, hump day? I hope so. Man, it was so hard to roll out of bed this morning. All I wanted to do was hit the snooze and go back to sleep. It looks like winter is almost upon us.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is the rain. Vancouver has a lot of rain. How are you going to deal with it?

• Weekly Idioms:
• Animal Idioms #1
• Idioms Sentences

• Weekly Slang 

• Unit 6 Vocabulary 

• Count on me - Video

HOMEWORK:

• Finish the Idioms Sentences
• Study Unit 6 Vocabulary 

SMRT 115 - Tuesday, Nov. 1st

Hello everyone,

Did you have a happy Halloween? I hope you did not eat too much candy.

Let's see our schedule for today:

• Speaking 5-4: How many are there?

• Unit 5 Quiz

• Writing 5-1: Simple Sentences 
• Writing Exercise

• Unit 6

• Vocabulary 6-1: List
• Vocabulary Practice 
• Dictation
• Missing words

• Reading 6-1: Endangered Animals
• Reading Questions

HOMEWORK:

• Vocabulary Missing words Assignment
• Reading 6-1: Endangered Animals
• Reading Questions Part 1

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - Tuesday, Nov. 1st

Good morning everyone,

How're you feeling? Are you burnt out after all that trick or treating last night? There are a lot of people playing hooky today. Maybe they ate too much candy, got a sugar rush and then crashed.

• Discussion
• The topic for today is holidays. Halloween is very much a North American holiday. Are there any holidays that are only celebrated in your culture?

• Speaking 5-1: Vocabulary Discussion

• Check the Unit 5 Take Home Quiz

• Weekly Idioms:
• Animal Idioms #1

HOMEWORK:

• Please find at least one slang term or idiom for class this week. 
• Animal Idioms #1

SMRT 115 - Monday, Oct. 31st

Happy Halloween!

How are you doing today? Are you having a good Halloween?

• Speaking 5-4: How many are there?

• Grammar 5-3: Some, any, no
• Exercise
• Speaking 5-5: Are there any?

• Unit 5 Quiz

• Writing 5-1: Simple Sentences 
• Writing Exercise

• Use of English: 5-1: Making a phone call

HOMEWORK:

Writing Exercise

ELEC 115/120 AS&I - HALLOWEEN!

Happy Halloween, everyone!

How's it going? What a fitting Halloween morning. It's down right spooky and grim outside. Hopefully, the weather will clear up, and we can enjoy some trick or treating. I won't though; I am stuck at home handing out candy. 

• Discussion
• The topic for today is Halloween. What are your Halloween plans? Going to the party today? Or did you go trick or treating early? 

• A little bit on Halloween
• Halloween Vocabulary List for you

• Weekly Slang

• Unit 5 Vocabulary 
• Use of English 5-1- Listening and Practice
• Speaking 5-1: Vocabulary Discussion

HOMEWORK:

• Unit 5 Take Home Quiz